Nelson County Health System Care Center
108 E Nyhus Ave, McVille, ND 58254 · (701) 322-4314
Non profit - Other · 35 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Nelson County Health System Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the North Dakota average is 5.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $36,855 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 10, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 10, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 23, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.November 26, 2024 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $36,855November 26, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | 2.97 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 35 |
| Average residents per day | 32 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aneta Parkview Health Ctr Aneta · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Lakota Lakota · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Wedgewood Manor Cavalier · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Sunset Home Grafton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley Senior Living on Columbia Grand Forks · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Nelson County Health System Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.